Match Report
| Gillingham | Gillingham |  |  | Northampton Town | Northampton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Abdouelillah Lounici | Abdouelillah Lounici | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jason Riza | J. Riza |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 85 |  | Samuel Song | S. Song | |||||||||
| Noel Winterburn | N. Winterburn | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 44 | | Stephen Watson | S. Watson | |||||||||
| Aaron Ince | A. Ince | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 71 | | Ian Gascoigne | I. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Modeste Ndiefi | M. Ndiefi | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 61 | | Carlton Ljungberg | C. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Noel Mike | N. Mike | | 38 | D | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Andy Lofthouse | A. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| Maximiliano Felix | M. Felix |  | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 47 | | Tim Cort | T. Cort | |||||||||
| Gary Walker | G. Walker | | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 39 |  | Matt Mcallister | M. Mcallister | |||||||||
| Brendan Bastin | B. Bastin | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Nicholas Wetherall | N. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Oscar Meride | O. Meride |  | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 50 | | Julian Beckham | J. Beckham | |||||||||
| Daniel Christie | D. Christie | | 45 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Billy Deane | B. Deane | |||||||||
| Greg Royce | G. Royce | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Ledley Salmon | L. Salmon | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Priestfield Stadium where Gillingham play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,934 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Gillingham and Northampton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Gillingham and Northampton Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Northampton Town kick off!
2.17
0-0Brendan Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Royce. Greg Royce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.20
0-1Tim Cort makes a probing pass to Julian Beckham. Julian Beckham shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.52
0-1Matt Mcallister sees space and advances. Matt Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
16.30
Gary Walker advances with the ball. Gary Walker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.41
Ian Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Matt Mcallister. Matt Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Beckham. Julian Beckham goes all the way! Julian Beckham takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
0-1Maximiliano Felix knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Royce. Greg Royce threads the ball through to Daniel Christie but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Gillingham kick off the second half!
48.04
Matt Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Matt Mcallister goes all the way! Matt Mcallister shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.25
0-2Matt Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Beckham. Julian Beckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jason Riza easily smothers it.
54.10
Tim Cort makes a probing pass to Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Deane but the linesman indicates offside!
60.26
Andy Lofthouse kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Wetherall. Nicholas Wetherall makes a probing pass to Billy Deane. Billy Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Ince.
61.11
Noel Winterburn makes a simple pass to Brendan Bastin. Brendan Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Royce. Greg Royce shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.35
Andy Lofthouse controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Wetherall. Nicholas Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Mike.
65.25
0-2Carlton Ljungberg barges into Gary Walker. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Walker carries on, but is struggling a bit.
66.28
Modeste Ndiefi takes it forward alone. Modeste Ndiefi passes the ball forward to Daniel Christie. Daniel Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Watson.
69.09
Matt Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ledley Salmon. Ledley Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Deane. Billy Deane rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jason Riza easily smothers it!
71.44
Maximiliano Felix surges forward with the ball. Maximiliano Felix goes all the way! Maximiliano Felix shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.18
0-2Greg Royce barges into Ian Gascoigne. Greg Royce is shown the yellow card! Ian Gascoigne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.56
Andy Lofthouse threads the ball through to Tim Cort. Tim Cort makes a probing pass to Julian Beckham. Julian Beckham shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
78.25
Maximiliano Felix comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Wetherall. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicholas Wetherall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.43
0-2Gillingham are easily keeping Northampton Town at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
85.27
Modeste Ndiefi barges into Tim Cort. The referee calls over Modeste Ndiefi and shows him a yellow card! Tim Cort grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.9%
62.1%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%
Scorers